CopyPaste Pro For Mac Manual

CopyPaste Pro For Mac Manual

Time Machine for the Clipboard

The Original, Essential, Multiple Clip Utility for Mac OS X
Save/Edit/Manipulate/Store Everything You Copy, Cut and Paste

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Important Notice (Updated 7/18/23)

⚠️ Important Update

There are now 2 CopyPaste apps available

There are now 2 CopyPaste apps:

• CopyPaste Pro (older)
• CopyPaste (2025)

For more details on both apps and a comparison table, tap here.

IMPORTANT: Don’t use both apps simultaneously or you will have double pastes. This is also true for other apps that manipulate the clipboard. Only use one clipboard app at a time.

This manual is only for the app called CopyPaste Pro which can be downloaded here. We’re also developing a new and different app called, just ‘CopyPaste’ which is in testing. Don’t be confused. It is different from the ‘CopyPaste Pro’ which is very popular and has been available for many years. The new CopyPaste has different features, user interface and price. Though they share a similar name and icon, ‘CopyPaste’ is not an upgrade for ‘CopyPaste Pro’, it is a completely new app. We will continue improving the older ‘CopyPaste Pro’. They will continue in parallel with different looks and features. We recommend using and learning about the tried and true ‘CopyPaste Pro’ from this manual.

IMPORTANT: Mac OS Mojave (10.14.3 and higher) users. A new step is required by the Mac OS security to use CopyPaste, called ‘Permissions’ In the Security & Privacy:Accessibility panel you need to uncheck and check the CopyPaste item. If you have a problem then Tap here for the easy steps to satisfy Apple’s new security on Mojave.

If you use QuickKeys and have a problem copying/pasting then the problem is QuickKeys which the company hasn’t updated in 16 years. Always make sure you have the latest version of CP.

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Introduction

CopyPaste is the original multiple clipboard utility for the Mac. CopyPaste has been massively popular since its first release. What has made it so widely appreciated? Usefulness. CopyPaste magnifies and multiplies the usefulness of the humble clipboard. It does things that the creators of the clipboard at Apple never dreamed of.

One of the revolutionary features that came with the Mac in 1984 was the unique ability to select text or pictures, etc., then copy that data into a clipboard, in order to hold that content temporarily, and then paste it in the same application or in a different one. The clipboard was used to transfer all kinds of info between programs on the Mac. Later, this feature was adopted in other operating systems.

A few years later, CopyPaste was the first utility to enhance the Mac (or any pc) by giving it multiple clipboards. This meant that more data could be moved in less time. CopyPaste also allowed these multiple clipboards to be displayed, edited, archived and saved through restarts. CopyPaste revealed the untapped potential of the Mac clipboard.

To edit clipboards we now use TextEdit Apple’s mini word processor. It is simple, fast, and easy to use. Everyone uses the clipboard constantly, oftentimes without even being aware of it. With CopyPaste Pro, the usefulness of the clipboard is multiplied.

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Screencasts

[Coming soon - Video demonstrations of CopyPaste Pro features]

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Requirements

• Mac OS X 10.10 or later
• 10MB of disk space
• 8MB of RAM

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Changes for Previous Users

If you’re upgrading from an earlier version of CopyPaste Pro, here are the key changes:

• Enhanced clip management
• Improved user interface
• Better performance
• New features for clip organization

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ID CopyPaste Pro Icons

CopyPaste Pro uses several icons to help you identify different types of content. Here’s a comparison of the old and new icons:

The icons help you identify different types of content:

• 📋 Text clips
• 🖼️ Image clips
• 📁 File clips
• 🔒 Locked clips
• ⭐ Favorite clips

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Terminology

• Clip: Any piece of data (text, image, file) that has been copied
• Clip Palette: A floating window that displays your clips
• Clip Browser: A comprehensive view of all your clips
• Clip Set: A collection of related clips
• Archive: Long-term storage for clips you want to keep

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Install

🚀 Quick Install Guide

Follow these simple steps to get started

1. Download CopyPaste Pro from the official website
2. Open the downloaded file
3. Drag CopyPaste Pro to your Applications folder
4. Launch CopyPaste Pro from Applications

Login at Startup

To have CopyPaste Pro start automatically when you log in:

1. Open CopyPaste Pro
2. Go to Preferences
3. Check “Start CopyPaste Pro at login”

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Uninstall

To completely remove CopyPaste Pro:

1. Quit CopyPaste Pro
2. Drag the application to Trash
3. Delete preference files (optional)

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Location of Files

CopyPaste Pro stores its data in:

• ~/Library/Application Support/CopyPaste Pro/
• ~/Library/Preferences/com.plumamazing.CopyPastePro.plist

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Moving to a New Computer

To transfer your CopyPaste Pro data to a new Mac:

1. Copy the Application Support folder
2. Copy the Preferences file
3. Install CopyPaste Pro on the new Mac
4. Replace the new files with your old ones

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Doing A Fresh Install

If you need to start fresh:

1. Uninstall CopyPaste Pro
2. Delete all preference and support files
3. Reinstall the application

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Usage

💡 Getting Started

Learn how to use CopyPaste Pro effectively

1. CopyPaste Menu

The CopyPaste menu appears in your menu bar and provides quick access to:

• Recent clips
• Clip management tools
• Preferences
• Help

2. Clip Palettes

Clip palettes are floating windows that show your clips. You can have multiple palettes open at once.

Drag and Drop

You can drag clips between palettes or to other applications.

Delete a Clip

Right-click on a clip and select “Delete” or use the delete key.

Lock and Unlock a Clip

Locked clips won’t be overwritten by new copies. Right-click to lock/unlock.

Copy Button

Each clip has a copy button that puts the clip content back on the system clipboard.

Tools for Both Clip Palettes

• Sort clips
• Search clips
• Export clips
• Import clips

Tools on the Archive Palette

• Paste all Clips in Archive: Paste all archived clips in order
• Paste all Clips in Reverse Order: Paste archived clips in reverse order
• Lock all Clips in Clip Archive: Protect all archived clips
• Unlock all Clips in Clip Archive: Remove protection from all archived clips
• Delete all Clips in Archive: Remove all archived clips
• Reload Clip Archive from Disk: Refresh the archive from saved files

Tools on the History Palette

• Paste all Clips in History: Paste all history clips in order
• Paste all Clips in Reverse Order: Paste history clips in reverse order
• Reload Clip History from Disk: Refresh history from saved files
• Archive all Clips in History: Move all history clips to archive
• Delete all Clips in History: Remove all history clips
• Reverse the Order of Clips in History: Change the order of history clips

3. Clip Browser

The Clip Browser provides a comprehensive view of all your clips with advanced filtering and search capabilities.

Clip Sets

Organize your clips into sets for better management:

• Create new sets
• Add clips to sets
• Remove clips from sets
• Delete entire sets

Clip History

View a chronological list of all your clips with timestamps and metadata.

4. CopyPaste Tools

CopyPaste Pro includes several tools for manipulating clip content:

• Text formatting
• Image editing
• File operations
• Batch processing

5. ClickClip

ClickClip allows you to copy and paste with one hand using mouse clicks.

6. TextEditor

The built-in text editor lets you modify text clips before pasting.

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Preferences

CopyPaste Pro preferences are organized into several categories:

• General: Basic settings and behavior
• Appearance: Visual customization
• Hot Keys: Keyboard shortcuts
• Advanced: Power user options

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Hot Keys

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with these shortcuts

Default keyboard shortcuts:

• Cmd+Shift+V: Open clip palette
• Cmd+Shift+C: Copy to specific slot
• Cmd+Shift+X: Cut to specific slot

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History of the Clipboard

The clipboard concept was introduced with the original Macintosh in 1984, revolutionizing how users interact with computers by allowing easy data transfer between applications.

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Q&A

Q: Can I use CopyPaste Pro with other clipboard managers? A: It’s not recommended to use multiple clipboard managers simultaneously.

Q: How many clips can I store? A: CopyPaste Pro can store thousands of clips, limited only by available disk space.

Q: Are my clips backed up? A: CopyPaste Pro automatically saves clips to disk, but you should include the Application Support folder in your regular backups.

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Purchase/Registration

CopyPaste Pro is available for purchase from the official website. Registration provides:

• Full feature access
• Priority support
• Free updates

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Support

For technical support:

• Check the help documentation
• Visit the support forum
• Contact support via email

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User Raves

“CopyPaste Pro has completely changed how I work. I can’t imagine using a Mac without it!” - Sarah M.

“The best clipboard manager I’ve ever used. Simple, powerful, and reliable.” - John D.

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Media Reviews

“CopyPaste Pro sets the standard for clipboard management on macOS.” - MacWorld

“Essential utility for power users who work with multiple applications.” - MacLife

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